As Hungary blocks Ukraine’s €90 billion, the EU quietly splits into two tiers—one for 27 members, one for 26
The €90 billion dispute could force Brussels to embrace a multi-speed Europe, a concept it has long resisted.
Euromaidan Press••2 min
Europe News
April 4, 2026
Eastern Europe’s breaking point: When crises collide and the EU hesitates
Jessica Hendrick, Sophie Gueudet, and Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze examine how geopolitical shifts are changing eastern Europe's future.
European Council on Foreign Relations••2 min
The inside story of how France clinched the EU’s new customs authority
Lille won its bid to host the EU customs authority, overcoming a late challenge from Rome.
POLITICO Europe••1 min
Predatorgate: Breaking the chain of impunity of the spyware underworld
Greek court convicts four in Predatorgate scandal, linked to spyware. They received sentences totaling 126 years, 8 months for unlawful surveillance.
European Digital Rights••1 min
European Union: Europe's Patriots Uniting
European right-wing parties are uniting. They oppose ending EU unanimous decisions and the politicization of rule of law.
European Conservative••1 min
Portugal to be part of the creation of the special court for war crimes in Ukraine
Portugal will join the effort to establish a war crimes court for Ukraine, Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel said.
The Portugal News••1 min
EU cohesion in the Creuse by numbers
European funds help small and medium businesses expand, says Renaud Lefort. EU support is vital for some rural projects to exist.
France 24 Europe••2 min
Szijjártó told Russia’s deputy minister he’d removed 72 entities from EU sanctions — then asked Moscow to write his arguments for removing more
Leaked transcripts reveal Hungary sought Kremlin justifications for EU lobbying, beyond delisting oligarchs at Russia's request.
Euromaidan Press••2 min
EU to deliver €1.4 billion in revenue from immobilised Russian assets to be used for support to Ukraine
EU gets €1.4 billion from interest on frozen Russian Central Bank assets, the European Commission announced yesterday.
European Commission Press Release••1 min
EU braces for Covid-style economic shock
EU's energy crisis response sparks COVID-19 flashbacks, Brussels Playbook podcast says. Gerardo Fortuna also shares an update.
Politico Brussels••2 min
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